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Support for Ben Askren’s Medical Journey

Family and friends of Ben Askren are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with a Transplant. Ben has chosen to fundraise with Help Hope Live in part because donations are tax deductible for contributors and will only be used to cover medical and related expenses.

Ben Askren is currently in the hospital with severe lung damage caused by sudden pneumonia. After 3 weeks of fighting, he remains on life support, and a lung transplant may be his only option for recovery.

Updates (1)

October 14, 2025

When Ben was still on life support and we learned his only route to recovery would likely be a lung transplant, I was presented with the predicament that our health coverage would not cover most of the lung transplant and any related costs (which continue for life). These estimated costs were overwhelming,   potentially several million if he had any complications.Not knowing if Ben would make it, or if he made it, if he could ever work again, I was encouraged to allow a fund to be opened where people could contribute toward the costs related to the transplant and recovery. It was incredibly uncomfortable for me to do this, especially without Ben’s knowledge, but I didn’t know if I would be responsible for everything on my own if he ended up not recovering.  I was completely blown away by our community’s response to this, and several fundraisers were started by friends and even strangers!  I want to say thank you so much to everyone who has contributed and showed up for our family in a very scary time. Because of thousands of people helping, and praying, it looks like his transplant may completely covered.  You never want to be the person who needs the help, but it has been a very humbling and eye opening experience and we feel so blessed to be surrounded by the most loving and generous people. We are fully aware that there are so many people who need help more than we do, and with our tanks full, we are excited to spend the rest of our lives paying it forward. While Ben still has a lot of healing left to do, he is getting more energy by the day. And he is already finding creative ways to work while following all of the new rules that come with a transplant. I’m most thankful that his amazing mind seems to be unaffected by those weeks of extreme illness and low oxygen. So thank you from the bottom of my heart- we are reading every note from each of you and feeling the love. 

Guestbook

October 16, 2025

I met you once when my daughter went to your gym! Love your inspiration and drive! May you continue to get stronger and stay healthy! :)

Anita Gregory

October 13, 2025

You’re an inspiration to us all! Keep fighting the good fight. -Zack

Zachary Smith

September 24, 2025

We’re praying for your speedy recovery, Ben! You are such an inspiration and a true warrior. God Bless you and your family.

Mark Campo